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In the heart of the Horn of Africa, two neighboring nations - Ethiopia and Eritrea - find themselves at the center of an international contradiction. Despite Ethiopia’s descent into unrestrained state-sponsored violence and mass atrocities, global institutions have remained larg
The Horn of Africa has long been a region marked by political instability, territorial disputes, and power struggles. However, few actors have actively sought to manipulate and exacerbate these tensions quite like Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed. In his latest provocation,
The Red Sea is one of the world’s most critical waterways, a lifeline for global trade connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa. Stability in this region ensures the uninterrupted flow of commerce, energy supplies, and international cooperation. At the heart of this stability lies Er
In a press statement released today Jan 19, 2025, the Government of Eritrea expressed its unwavering support for the people of Palestine as the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement comes into effect. This gesture highlights Eritrea's enduring solidarity with the Palestinian cause and its co
When we speak of Pan-Africanism, we often evoke visions of sovereignty, resilience, and a united African front against imperialism. Yet, a glaring omission persists in this narrative: Eritrea. Despite embodying the essence of Pan-African ideals - self-reliance, independence, and
In a keynote address at the International Conference on Eritrean Studies (ICES), Eritrea’s Minister of Information, Yemane Gebremeskel, delivered a powerful speech addressing critical global, regional, and domestic issues. The conference, which commences today, January 4, and run
In recent months, Ethiopia has faced growing condemnation for its destabilizing activities across the Horn of Africa, particularly in Somalia, as well as its contentious claims to “historical rights” over access to Red Sea ports. A widely denounced Memorandum of Understanding (Mo
The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2767 (2024) today, endorsing the establishment of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The mission will succeed the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on January 1, 2025,
In a landmark diplomatic move, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud concluded a two-day visit to Eritrea on December 26, 2024. The visit marked an important step in strengthening bilateral relations and tackling pressing regional challenges in the Horn of Africa. The discussion
Addis Ababa and Mogadishu find themselves at a diplomatic impasse once again, as conflicting press statements from their foreign ministries reveal growing tensions. On December 24, 2024, Somalia accused Ethiopian forces of misconduct in Doolow, a Somali border town. Ethiopia's r
In a major development, Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi announced that Egyptian forces will join the African Union mission in Somalia (ATMIS) starting in 2025. This announcement comes on the heels of Somalia’s strong condemnation of an unprovoked Ethiopian military att
In a shocking act of betrayal, Ethiopian forces launched an unprovoked assault on Somali National Army (SNA) positions in Doolow, Gedo region, killing Somali personnel and injuring civilians, earlier today. The Federal Government of Somalia condemned the aggression as a blatant v